While there are lots of good high quality manufacturers of street bicycle frames to select from, it is important to think about that you just get the body that’s right for your size. Consider choosing bicycle frames as choosing sneakers - you could choose the proper fit.
The bike body is probably crucial part to think about when choosing your bike size. (more…)
If you decide to go ferreting around in antique fairs or merely happened to have discovered a long forgotten pet portrait that was left in the attic, you may find that the picture frames have become damaged or the joints may be a bit loose. If the frame is not an expensive antique, it is possible for you to be able to repair much of the damage yourself.
Re-Gluing. (more…)
Like a well made sauce, a frame can really lift the whole experience of any painting. Bear in mind though that a frame represents the junction between the work of art and the environment in which it hangs, and it must create either a clear visual barrier or an area of harmony, in order to bring the two together. This is one reason why gold has traditionally been used on picture frames; it’s brilliance is striking, yet at the same time, it also has the capacity to reflect surrounding colours and tones, so that, in theory, a gilt frame will fit into any location. (more…)